Beyond the Textbook
The DMU Anatomy Ambassadors program lets students hold science in their hands, inspiring curiosity about health sciences careers.
DMU Celebrates Student Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration and Over 10,500 Hours of Community Service Â
DMU’s annual Student Leadership and Service Awards ceremony celebrates students who volunteer, lead and engage in interprofessional education.
DMU Faculty Help Shape Understanding of Ancient Human Relatives
Two Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researchers are helping unravel one of the most intriguing mysteries in human evolution. Â
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DMU Student Named to AMA’s Council on Medical Education
Jordan Samuel, MSA’23, DO’27, was recently appointed as the medical student representative to the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education — a key body focused on policy and recommendations for medical education, accreditation and the physician workforce.Â
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DMU Research Identifies New Strategy to Strengthen Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva, PhD, has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body’s T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.Â
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Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University ClinicÂ
Des Moines University Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for K-12 students on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available.
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DMU Psychiatrist Presents at International Conference for Women Physicians Â
Autumn Brunia, DO’19, a psychiatrist at Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health and faculty member of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, is influencing female physicians from around the world.
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DMU and Central College Announce Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways Â
DMU and Central College in Pella, Iowa, have announced a partnership that expands pathways for Central students pursuing graduate health sciences programs while helping strengthen Iowa’s health care workforce.
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DMU Announces Promotions in Facilities and Marketing Â
DMU promoted Chris Schmidt, who directs facilities management, and Denise Lamphier, MA, who directs marketing and communications, to senior directors effective July 1. Â
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DMUÂ Welcomes New Director of Corporate, Foundation and Grants RelationsÂ
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences welcomed Elizabeth Kozor, MBA, as its first-ever director of corporate, foundation and grants relations.Â
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